1. What are the Model Performance Videos?
Performance preparation is important and can be enriching and motivational! Now you can see and hear all the piano pieces for the Piano Adventures Exams with the Model Performance Videos. Their use is two-fold.
- First, they “model” List 1, 2, and 3 pieces at each level for students by demonstrating tempo, dynamics, and fine technique. Lyrics are displayed to enhance the musical experience.
- Second, as a courtesy to teachers, they present the Piano Adventures library to those who may not have access to all the books. Teachers may peruse the many choices and consider sharing the Videos with students to help with Exam preparation.
- In addition, Duet Audio Recordings are available under the title, PLAY DUETS! These encourage students to listen while watching the score and analyze a particular musical concept. The Videos are not meant to be used for learning pieces by rote. Quite the opposite! How much musical insight can a student glean by watching the score and listening! Then, playing the piece, with the benefit of teacher coaching, brings out the student’s own “model performance.”